1985 Map of Guadalupe Spring

About this map

Coronado National Forest defines the rugged borderlands of the Peloncillo Mountains in this mid-1980s survey. The landscape is characterized by a network of seasonal water sources and canyons, including Guadalupe Canyon and Baker Canyon, which cross the state line between New Mexico and Arizona. High points like Bunk Robinson Peak and Guadalupe Mountain overlook a territory marked by early ranching and frontier navigation, evidenced by numerous named watering holes such as Pickhandle Tank, Miller Spring, and Blackwater Hole. A solitary Cem label in the northwestern portion of the map suggests a small historical settlement or family burial ground once located near Cottonwood Creek. The presence of several springs, including Lee Howard Spring and Eicks Spring, highlights the critical importance of water management in this arid southwestern environment.